Mercutio uses puns to make fun of nurse appearance
John Thornton and Buck's connection goes far beyond the working relationship that Buck had with Francois and Perrault. He respected those men for their understanding of dogs and of nature, but he had no great affection for them. John Thornton is "the ideal master," for he understands Buck without difficulty or confusion. Buck loves him because he shows his need for Buck, repeatedly demonstrating that Buck can help him in ways that others can't.
The correct answer might be C because the Africans aren't treated as citizens of America, nor a community. A line in this extract states that: "....treat them as persons whom it was normally lawful to deal in as articles of property and to hold as SLAVES."
